How Much Do You Know About Allergies?

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Learn how to better deal with them by taking the following quiz.

1. Which of these body systems causes allergic reactions?

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The immune system protects your body against foreign substances by starting a response. This immune response releases antibodies. The antibodies protect you against the threat.

A. Endocrine
B. Immune
C. Nervous
D. Autonomic

2. An allergen is anything that triggers an allergic response. Which of these could be an allergen?

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An allergen is something in your surroundings that causes your body to react. In people who don’t have the allergy, the allergen is harmless. If you are allergic, symptoms often affect your eyes, nose, throat, mouth, and skin.

A. Dust
B. Food
C. Nickel jewelry
D. All of the above

3. Which is one chemical your body releases in response to allergens?

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The cells in your body release histamine in response to an injury, allergen or inflammation. Histamine causes the redness, itching and swelling linked to allergies.

A. Plasma
B. Epinephrine
C. Histamine
D. Red blood cells

4. The most severe form of allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. Which symptoms might happen with this?

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Other symptoms of anaphylaxis include hives, swelling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people will have all of these symptoms. Others may have only one or two. Anaphylaxis is life-threatening. Call 911 or get emergency help right away.

Shellfish include shrimp, lobsters, and oysters. An allergic reaction to either shellfish or wheat is usually life-threatening. Any allergic reaction to celery is often mild. Celery root (celeriac) often causes more of a problem than celery.

A. Shellfish
B. Wheat
C. Celery
D. A and B

6. You should think about wearing a Medic Alert bracelet if you have which of these allergies?

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A Medic Alert bracelet lets emergency responders know that you have an allergy if you aren’t able to tell them. Knowing the kind of allergy you have helps responders know right away how to start treatment.